Side by side comparison and review of Bose SoundSport and Sony WF-1000XM3. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bose SoundSport | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | |
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Weight | 23 g | 17 g | Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Bose SoundSport headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
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Colour | Aqua | Black | Citron | Charcoal black | Neon blue | Frost | Power red | Blue | Orange | Green | Black | Silver | |
Body Material | Plastic | - | |
Earpad Material | Silicone | - | |
Protection | Weatherproof, sweat-resistant | - | |
Design | Sports | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
SOUND QUALITY | Bose SoundSport | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bose SoundSport. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Bose SoundSport | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | - | |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bose SoundSport | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Noise-cancellation suspend button |
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CABLE | Bose SoundSport | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - 55 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bose SoundSport | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 6 hours | 8 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 15 hours | |
Charging Time | 2 hours | 1.5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Bose SoundSport. |
Included Qty | 1 | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Bose SoundSport | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Bose SoundSport | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Connector Type | USB | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Bose SoundSport | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charging cable | Charging case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |